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Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
uelgian Workmen Disaeree.

tCopvri0ht 1887 bu James Gordon Bennett.l
s. BRUSSELS, April 13.-TNew York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE. THE working
mems congress met on. Monday and yester-
day at Charlerol, to discuss the question of
general strike and other questions of the
same kind, but q serious disagreement i'm
mediately arose between the most advanced
and the more moderate bodies. Tho major
ity having decided to eXpel De Fuisseaux,
the socialist pamphleteer, from the party, on
the ground that he preached but did not act
in the workingmen's interest. All De Fus.
seaux's friends left the hall under protest,
an6 the congressswas unable, consequently,
to come to any decision. 1t has been ad-
journed to Whtsuntide, when it will meet at
Nous. Meanwhile, good many Belgian
workmen, especially tho glassblowers. are
emigrati ng to America.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
John T. Raymond's Funeral.

New York, April 13.-When, only few
weeks ago, the funeral of Samuel Colvile,
late manager of the Fourteenth Street
theatre, took place at 'rhe little church
around the corner" John Il. Raymond,
standing in the church yard, said to his
friend. Fred Nader. the playwright,
"Well, Madder, guess I'll be the next"
To-day his own funeral was held at the same
church. Tho attendance was enormous, both
professionals and outsiders. The plain,
black ,cloth covered coffin was
almost hidden from sight by heap
OF floral designs. A large, wreath
Papa a pretty little design, ,s was from AZ a
surviving child. a little daughter. The SER
vice at the church began at lo:30. O'Clock.
Rev.Dr. HOughton read. the impressive burial
service of Episcopal church. There was no
sermon. After the conclusion of the cero-
monies, the remains were taken to Green.
wood cemetery and placed in the receiving
vault until Mrs. Raymond fixes upon per.
manent resting place.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
School Methods in New York.

New YORK, April 13.-fSpecial Telegram
to the BEE. The Ladies' Health Protec-
tive association held largely attended
meeting in the parlors of Mrs. Fay Pearce,
No. East Thirty-trst street, last evening.
Miss Julia Thomas, who had been selected to
visit the public schools and investigate the
system Of physical training used, reported
that the system is far from beneiitting the
children, and tended to contract their chests.
To emphasize her views Miss Thomas
brought before the association little ten
year-Old girl, who attends the public school,
and made her 60 through the motions used
in the school. The ladies watched the little
girl, and the conclusion reached was strong
that the present system was wholly inefli-
cient. Miss Thomas spoke strongly on the
subject. In detailing her experience at the
various schools, Miss Th omas said that she
mad strong feeling Of dscon
public schools because Of The presence OF
colored children. The pupils made trouble
because they had to sit In classes with them,
and the teachers taught them WITH
greeted with silence at first TLen the mem
ber who sat next to the president said with
emphasis: II declare that am an abolition
ist and my father was before me, but l think
dren to mingle, together is an outrage on
proval which followed this outspoken CON
fession OF opinion. 1t was quickly followed
by other remarks of similar nature until the
president was obliged to call q halt, which
was only secured after much persuasion and
loud talking. The matter was dropped for
the time being, but 1t is understood 1t will be
taken up again. 1t is said by some of. the
teachers that the remarks made but family
portray the state of feeling on the part of the
whites in regard to this question.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
TWENTY LIVES LOST.
he Channel Packet Victoria
Wrecked on the Rocks.

[Copyri0ht 1887 by Jdmes Gordon Bennett
LONDON, April 13.-[New York Herald
Cable--Special to the BEE.l-A dispatch
from Dieppe says the packet steamer
Victoria is ashore on the rocks
near that yclty. She stranded dur
ing fog. Several of her passengers attached
life belts to their bodies and then jumped
overheard and were carried out to sea. The
others have been safely landed The Vic
toria, at the time of the accident, had ninety
passengers on board, twelve of whom were
drowned. The steamer is completely sub
merged.
Mdnight-The latest Intelligence from the
channel boat Victoria, of the line running
between New Haven and Dieppe, which was
wrecked off Varengevlle, is as follows: At
ten minutes past a. m., as dawn waS break
ing and when the steamer was close upon the
coast, dense fog prevailed, and as the fog
horn signal at the light house was not sound
ing, those on board had no Indication of the
peril they were in. The fog horn,
indeed. did not sound until some time after
the vessel had struck. Considerable alarm
was felt by passengers after the first shock,
but the officers, believing the vessel would be
safely carried Off by the tide, assured them
there was no cause for anxiety. AS the time
passed, however, and the VictoraI3 remained
firmly fixed, the excitement increased, and
when, at quarter past s. the captain ordered
the boats to be lowered, many women pas
sengers were in state of abject panic. Tho
officers did all In their power to allay
their fears, but In the case of most with but
slight success. Unfortunately, during the
lowering of one of the boats, ladys cloak
became entangled in one of the davits, with
the result that the boat was almost immedi.
ately upset. The whole of its occupants
were thrown into the water and the air was
rent with the terrified shrieks of the
women and children. Every effort to
rescue them was made, but in spite
of all that could be done several were
drowned. Three bodies of women and that
Of child were washed ashore this evening,
but no others up to the time of telegraphing
had been recovered. The entire number of
lives lost is not known, but is thought not to
DO over twenty. Boats containing thirty
seven passengers have reached Tecamp in
safety and another landed several more at
Dieppe, where they now remain. Captain
Clarke stood by his vessel till II o'clock. He
is one of the Oldest and most experienced off,
GERS in the service. The vessel Is total
wreck.
The Deppe life-boat has been for q long
time engaged picking up what luggage is
still floating, but the greater part has been
lost. There was no bullion on board. The
names of the drowned have not yet been as.
certained, for no passenger list was kept.
Among the passengers was Mrs. Bran Stoker,
who however, was saved. Most of those
drowned are of French nationality.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
DRAWING NEAR THE CLOSE.
The Defendants in the Haddock Murder
Case Growing Nervous.
PLEADING BEFORE THE JURY
Counsel For Arensdorf Bitterly Dc.
nounces the Prosecution-Mas.
terly Address For the State
by Attorney Marsh.
The Twenty.first Day,

Sioux CITY, Ia, April 13,-S. +. Lynn, of
counsel for the defense In the Haddock MUIR
der case, opened the argument,on the twenty.
first day of the trial this morning. The at
tendance is again on the ipcrease and AS the
closing hours are approaching even the de-
PENDANTS, hitherto assuming Indifference
and casual interest, show signs of exceeding
nervousness. The plea of Lynn was ex-
ceptionaly bitter on two important state
witnesses-Leavitt and Bismarck and, in
fact, the entire array of witnesses and law
yers for the prosecution were Sc
verely arraigned for assisting in the persecu-
tion of Arensdorf.
In the afternoon, 8. NJ. Marsh, county at
torney, opened the second argument for the
state. AS during several days past the wife
of the accused and the swidow Of the mur-
dered man, sat quite near each other, just
opened by brief review of the condition of
the city and community at the
time of the murder. The good
reputation of John Arensdorf was men.
toned his lifelong following Of the business
OF brewer; his having his all in the bust
iness, knowing no other business, having no
other property than that which was engaged
in this business. Plainly, no one had mo-
tive to wish George G. Aaddock dead, except
ing the saloon element, none 50 great rea-
son as John Arensdorf, the brewer. Good
character Is not defense. 1t is proper ev-
idence IN defense, but 1t does not prove the
accused Ruiltless 1t is not to be taken as
higher evidence than the evidence
of one who saw and heard. Had Judas lived
in this day he would not have gone and
hanged himself-he would have plead pre-
vious good character as better evidence than
the evidence of the eye and ear. Public
feelng-it would be strange community in
which such an occurrence would not rouse
public feeling-a community composed of
such as these, who lay in wait for Haddock
The defense asks why the state did not put
OH Fritz Folger. The answer is that the state
was afraid he would not tell the truth. The
defense asked >why we did not put on the
wife OF Bismarck. Because all she would
prove had already been proven. II the wife
of Bismarck would have told different
story, why did not the defense put her on?
1 he story of Minnie kOsnitski-the ch lid
who Is said to have been moulded by
counsel for the state-is confirmed in every
essential point by witnesses for the defense
by Nepper. by Franciscus, by Arensdorf
the able counsel to have not abused the little
girl when all the essential points In the evi-
dence of the little girl was confirmed BY their
own witnesses. Counsel then took up the
defense's eye witness to the killing and ridi-
culed an array of legal talent that would pre-
sent witnesses testfying to directly opposite
conditions and circumstances attending the
moment of the shooting. But one motive
was apparent, and theS was an attempt at
confusion. Marsh will proceed with his ar
gument in the morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
A Missinp Citv Omcinl.

DEs MONIES, Ia, April 13.-[Speclal Tele-
gram to tho BEE. lit is rumored tonight
that prominent city official has left the
country with several thousand dollars be-
longing to the city. He has not been seen
since Saturday, when he represented that he
was going to Omaha, but instead went to
Chicago, and it is now thought that lie is in
Canada. He was back in his accounts before
leaving, and until an official examination is
made it cannot be told whether he is an en-
and his wife has been in Mysteries since re-
celving letter from him to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Failed to Agree.

INDIANoLA, Ia, April 13.-TSpecal Tele-
gram to the BEE.l-Late this evening the
jury in the trial of DR.. Schooler, of Des
Moines, for grave robbery, reported that they
were unable to agree after having been out
thirty hours. This is the case that created
so much excitement in Des MOines Christmas
when the dead body Of young girl from
Carlisle was found on the dissecting table of
a medical college there, of which DIR. Schooler
Is dean. He was arrested fof grave robbng
and the trial has just closed with the results
named above
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Boodlers Arraiened For Trial.

CHICAGO, April 13.-The branch of the
criminal court presided over by Judge Suley
was crowded this forenoon by the announce
ment that the county "boodlers" would be
arraigned for trial. After hearing the state
ments OF counsel for the defense Judge
Suley granted the defendants until to-mOr-
row to plead and they will appear before the
bar of the court tomorrow forenoon for that
purpose. In the case of William j. McGari-.
gle, warden OF the county hospital, held
under numerous indictments for conspiracy
and bribery, his counsel stated that they
would ask tomorrow tor a change of venue
to some court outside Cook county.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14

affairs, | saw to-day at the military orphan
asylum at Potsdam Pastor Won Ranke, the
eldest son of the dead historian. who has
charge here of 500 small boys, sons Of dead
soldiers.
Speaking of the library the pastor said:
"My father died on May %. On May % l
got cable offer for the library from Pro-
fessor Bennett, an old pupil of my father.
You see the Americans lose no time in busi-
ness matters. Well, we thought the Prussian
government would buy the library, but it re-
fused, SO we closed with the American offer.
There are about fifteen thousand volumes
in the library. 1 understand that Prof.
Bennett proposes to fill out the library by
adding the missing volumes, ETC., as well as
new bindings. The library of course con-
sists mainly Of French, German and English
historical works, but 1t Is also rich in philos-
ophy and many old Venetian manuscripts.
Another library is also on the point of
being landed in America, namely, that OF the
German philologst Scherer, whose History
of German Literature" was largely worked
out of the volumes it contains. Adelbert
college, Cleveland, takes the whole of this
library. l heard rumors also of third
smaller library which is expected to go from
Germany to America.
1t Goes to Syracuse.
CHICAGO, April 13.-lSpecial Telegram to
the BEE. THE report from Berlin that the
great library of Won Ranke had been pur-
chased for the Garrett Biblical institute, is
reported to be untrue. The prize, it is said,
is secured by the Syracuse On. W univer-
sity. The purchase was made by Rev. DIR.
Charles w. Bennett, who IS pro-
fessor of Historical Theology in the Garrett
Biblical institute. Until about two years
ago Professor Bennett occupied the chair of
Historical Theology in the Syracuse univer-
sty. Among his acquaintances In New York
state was wealthy gentleman, who had
been given to understand that ut the death
of Historian Won Ranke his library would be
for SALE Professor Bennett was once pupil
of Won Rauke's and ''has had an eye'
on the great library for years. Last summer
Professor Bennett decided to 20 abroad. Be
| fore sailing he had an interview with the
| wealthy gentleman, and was requested tf
"look up the Won Ranke library and buy it,
| AS soon as the news of Won Rankes deatt
reached this country, Professor Bennett
| communicated with his friend in New York
| state, and negotiations were set on foo
which have resulted In the purchase Of the
| library for the Syracuse university. The
| identity of Professor Benefits friend ha!
not been divulged yet
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
THE PANHANDLE ROBBERS.
Evidence Accommodating Showing tho
EnOrInifY of tho Rnhhcrie


PITTsBuRG, April l3.-The accomplices Of
the railroad thieves are resorting to threats to
intimidate the Panhandle railroad authori-
ties. Two more arrests were made shortly
after midnight. John Barth and c. w.
Smith, brakemen, supposed TO De implicated
in the robberies, were surprised at their
homes. Barth was discharged from the Pan
Handle short time ago and has since been
working on the Baltimore u Ohio.
John Nimmo, chief of the Brotherhood of
Brakemen on the Panhandle road, called
upon Deputy Mayor Grlpp and stated he had
been employed on the Panhandle road for
months. During that time he had never
seen anything crooked among the
employees. The brotherhood, he said,
would employ counsel to defend the prison
ers, and if possible establish their limo
cence. If proofs are shown of their guilt,
however, the brotherhood would assist in
their conviction. 1t was the intention also to
the charges against any. of the
men under arrest are not sustained.
The United States authorities have de-
cided to proceed against. the Panhandle
bonded cars. Investigation is, now in prog
ress and the matter will then be laid before
the department. for further action. The
pennsylvania company, announced to-day
tudt INV WOuitt NC SlNti W tuc
people having in their possession
goods stolen from the Panhandle trains, in
which to return the same. All these packages
must be addressed to the superintendent of
the package room, union depot, Pittsburg.
investigation will follow If The goods are re-
turned.
Evidence is continually accumuating that
the populations on tho Panhandle railroad
have been much larger than reported by the
officials and others, who are perhaps inter
ested in placing the losses at the lowest fig
ures. It has been stated by parties in de-
goods stored iu the rear Of Giikeson's private
Office contain 100000 worth Of valuables.
Further evidence of the magnitude of the
theft Is contained in the statement of John
Hampton, who has been attending to the
legal end of the case. He says II the officials
of the Panhandle road desired the arrest of
all of the road who are. directly or indirectly
concerned with the robberies, 1t would haye
been necessary to stop the operation of the
road. Assistant District Attorney Pagan
stated that there were at least l06 informa-
tions containing an average Of three persons
each.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
sawdust SwindIers Arrested.

NEW YORK, April ia den of gang of
sawdust swindlers in full operation was
raided here to-day and the gang, four in
number-Joseph Little, w. j. Brown, George
w. Lesson and George p. Lotts-were locked
up The police seized over $4,000 in new
bank notes, genuine, and many express
packages OF alleged bogus money and six
dry goods boxes . filed with. addressed
stamped envelopes, most Of them to southern
ana western points.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
A Grocery House ASSIGNS.

MILWAUKEE, April 13. - Goodrich Il
Wayne, successors to Ball & Goodrich, the
Oldest wholesale grocery house in Milwaukee.
made voluntary assignment to-day to b.
X. Miller, who furnished bonds in the sum
of $4,000. This sum represents the assets.
The liabilities are unknown. A member of
the firm says that the assignment was brought
about to settle disagreement between the
partners and not owing to the pressure of
creditors or poor business
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Customs Fra utls Charged. i

: PHILADELPHIA, April l3.-ln to-day's
issue of the bulletin Of the American Iron
and Steel association complaint is made OF
the gross differentiation of imported iron
and steel winked at by the custom house Off.
Ing the plain Intention OF congress TO pro-
tect domestic producers from foreign compe-
tition. The attention of Secretary Farchild
is called to the alleged 1agrant mismanage-
ment Of the New York custom house in par
tlcular,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
The Mexican Constitution.

CITY OF MEXICO (via Galveston), April
13.-The joint comm ittee of congress has re-
ported in favor of the repeal Of the amend.
ment to the constitution forbidding the i'm
mediate reelection of the president, and 1t is
the measure will pass through congress and
20 to the state legislatures for their ratiica-
ton. President DiaZ absolutely refuses to
commit himself in the matter, and all the
statements regarding his attitude are the
merest guesseS.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
License Legislation For Michigan

LANSING, Mich, April 1s.-Fifty republi-
can members of the senate and house met in
caucus last night to take counsel on liquor
LEGISLATION. The sense of the caucus was
prepare a bill for higher license and local
option wherever any county would SO vote.
After some discussion 1t was decided that
drug stores wishing to sell liquor should pay
the same tax as saloons. q
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Iowa Drupeists Fined.

DEs MoINEsf Ia, April l3.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE. 1.-The pharmacy commits
sioner was informed to-day that George f.
Ellis, registered pharmacist of Cedar Rapids,
had been convicted of violation of the phar-
macy law and lined $50 and costs; also that
j. Ross Cameron and IL. g. Smith, of Man
chester, had been convicted as acting as
druggists without being registered aud were
fined 500 and costs each.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
character of provocations and appear to pro-
ceed entirely from the wish to aggravate and
alarm Germany"
@ KatsoH Can't Go.

tCopWtgM 1887 by James Gordon Bennett
ST. PETERSBURG, April 13.-l New York
Herald Cable-Speeial to the BEE. 1.-The
car to-day refused to allow NJ. Katsoff, the
editor of the Moscow Gazette, to leave Russia
in order to pay visit to Paris so that he
might have talk with General Boulanger,
as he had intended.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Criticism OH Stanley.

(Copwf0ht 1887 bp James Gordon Bennett.l
BRUSSELS, April 1S.-fNew York Herald
Cable-Special to the BEE.l-A portion Of
the liberal press here violently attack the ar
rangemnt by Stanley with Tippu Tib on be-
half Of King Leopold. They compare II to
the conduct of Napoleon In employing the
famous criminal Vidocma as the head Of the
Paris secret police, and assert that Tippu Tib
Is merely nominated governor Of Stanley
Falls TO supply the CONGO Froo State with
slaves for the construction OF railway.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
The Tcxas Drought Broken.

drought which has prevailed for so long q
time In western Texas is at last broken,
There was heavy ram fall throughout this
section lest night, which began after dark
and lasted during the entire night Tele,
graphic advices from distant parts show that
the rain was. one OF the most general that has
fallen here In years. The confidence Of far.
mers and stock men is fully restored.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Opening the Dominion parliament.

Opening the Dominion Parliament.
OTTAWA, Ont, April 13.-VariOus infor-
NAL proceedings in connection with the open
ing of the. sixth parliament of Canada took
place this afternoon. The governor generals
speech will be delivered tomorrow. 1t is
understood that hope will be expressed by
him for an amicable settlement of the fish
of the present state Of fisheries affairs except
that the assurance will be given that steps
have been taken to protect the Canadian
shore Il sherieS.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
A AReI,eio,,s Gatberino.

PELLA, Ia, April IS.-ISpecial Telegram
to the BEE.l-The clahses of Iowa of the Re.
formed Church Of America is in session at
this place since yesterday and will continue
through tomorrow. About twenty pastors
and elders Of different churches from abroad
are present. Rev. A. sStegman, OF Harrison,
OAK, delivered the classical sermon tonight
to q very large audielce.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
.Thc Eyidcnco AllIn.

MoRRIs, Ill., April 13.-All the evidence IN
the trial of Brakemen Schwartz and Watt fcI
the, robbery aud murder of Express Messen~
ger Nichols was completed this evening. Tie
testimony against the prisoners has been
purely circpmstantlal. Arguments Will begiIg
tomorrow. The case will probably be given
to the jury Saturday.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Tho Rush of Ernigrants.

QUEENSTOWN, April 13.-The arrivals
here of emigrants on their way to the United
States are at present enormous. The rail-
ways are cunning special trains to accom-
modate this class of travel. The number of
emigrants now awaiting steamers to carry
them to their destinations is already greater
than can be housed in the hotels and board
ing houses. Fifteen hundred embarked yes
terday. Three thousand are expected to ar
rive Saturday next to take steamers here.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Protest Against a Crossins.

DEs MONIES, Ia, April 13.-lSpecial Tele-
gram to the BEE :I-The Humeston Il Shen-
andoah railway company have filed protest
with the railroad commission against
permitting the Chicago, St. Paul &
Kansas City (DiagonaD road to cross their
road at a certain point in Rlhggold county.
They. state that the point proposed for a
ger Of a collision, and they ask that the
Diagonal road be compelled to cross at a
different place. The commissioners will in
spect the location before deciding,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14
Amend ments Voted Down.

SAN.FRANcIsco, April 13.-The three con-
stitutional amendments voted on by the
state yesterday were oil defeated. The first
provided method of selection of chief JUS
tce OF the supreme court; the second, for'an
increase of salaries of supreme judges and
certain superior judges; the third, that cities
of over ten thousand population be empow-
ersd to make theI own yU S!ty enarer, Inc
also defeated. .rl
Omaha daily bee., 1887-04-14

GyAYMAs, Mex. April iS.--Cniene, tie
Yagui Indian chief, was captured yesterdsH
by General Martinez, at a ranch ten milcS
from Guaymas, where he had been hidings
two months. This capture ends the war be-j
tween the Yaguis and the Mexicans, which
las been waged in Sonora two years.